Lexington Brass’ French Brioche Toast with Citrus Syrup
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The French toast that is served at Lexington Brass in NYC is based on a dish that I used to eat as a kid. I really like how the orange flavor shines through the light, buttery brioche bread. The French toast is served with an orange and grapefruit garnish and a light agave syrup to help make this usually heavy dish feel light.
Cook Time:15 min
Prep Time:5 min
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Total Time:20 min
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
12 1 1/2-inch slices of brioche (about 2 loaves)
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}2 1/4 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 cup whole milk
3/4 cup sugar
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}3 Large eggs
2 Large egg yolks
2 teaspoon dried orange zest
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoon ground ginger
2 1/2 tablespoon sugar
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
Preparation:
Combine all of the spices and sugar in a small mixing bowl.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
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Soak the brioche in the egg mixture for 30 seconds on both sides.
Heat a large nonstick pan over medium heat.
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Place 2 slices of brioche in the pan on top of the spices.
Cook until golden brown and fragrant, this should take about 2 minutes.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of the spice on the uncooked side of the slices of bread, then turn over to cook the other side for 2 more minutes.
Place the brioche on a clean sheet tray.
Cook until the brioche has crisped up ever so slightly, this should take about 10 minutes.